Dallas Luxury Real Estate

Lakewood’s Château des Grotteaux Has Been Expanded and Updated

By Karen Eubank / October 12, 2025 /

One of the best-known homes in Dallas is back on the market after an extensive addition and remodel. The French Normandy-style Lakewood castle known as Château des Grotteaux was built in 1929 by Edwin Cox as a spec home. It was purchased before completion by former mayor and civic leader R.L. Thornton after he saw…

A Design-Inspired Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean Goes From Spec to Spectacular

By Karen Eubank / October 6, 2025 /

Alex and Carolyn Madrinkian had just moved to Dallas when they spotted this beautiful Highland Park Transitional Mediterranean spec by Byers Custom Homes. Alex, who has always had an eye for design, was keen to customize it. He took it from spec to spectacular! “I had a vision for the house,” Alex said. “We had…

The Most Beautiful Setting on Lakewood Blvd — With a $1 Million Price Improvement

By Brenda Masse / October 1, 2025 /

When this Bertram C. Hill Spanish Eclectic estate home hit the market last spring, it was for the first time in over 25 years. The unique Lakewood private estate was built by Dines & Kraft, making it not only one of the most exciting homes on the market, but also one of the most, if…

A Preston Hollow French Transitional That Packs a Color Punch

By Karen Eubank / September 29, 2025 /

Out of the thousands of properties I look at every year, there are always a few I fall in love with. This Preston Hollow French transitional residence, designed by Nixon Custom Homes, is one of them. I’ve always been attracted to anything remotely French because I spent some formative years living in Paris, so it’s…

Inside Scoop: Custom-Built Masterpiece in Preston Hollow Quietly for Sale Off-Market

By CandysDirt / September 25, 2025 /

You may think you know everything that’s available to buy in Dallas after combing through online listings, but there are unexpected, hidden gems to discover off-market. You won’t hear about these special opportunities unless you’re working with expert luxury real estate agents, such as Susan Baldwin of Allie Beth Allman & Associates. Today, we’re giving…